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"She could hardly understand it; for he was not pleasant by any common rule, he talked no nonsense, he paid no compliments, his opinions were unbending, his attentions tranquil and simple. There was a charm, perhaps, in his sincerity, his steadiness, his integrity. She did not think very much about it, however; he pleased her for the present; she liked to have him near her; it was enough."

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